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Kris Tuftedal


Kris Tuftedal
Position in cabinet: President
Year in school: Senior
Hometown: Delton, MI
Favorite class: Mteor 311 or 407, it's a tie
Favorite band/musician: I can't name just one, so here's several of my current favorites: Lamb of God, Chon, Oceill, Gojira, Animals as Leaders, and tons more.
Favorite movie: 28 Days Later
Favorite sport: Baseball. Go Cubs!
Other ISU involvement/activities: Mobile Home Project and HABET
Area of meteorology interested in: Tornadogenesis (tornadoes in general as well), radar meteorology, lake effect snow, lightning, storm cell interactions and mergers, and cloud physics.
Favorite weather phenomenon: Thundersnow
Favorite part about AMS: The interaction with other meteorology majors (as well as weather enthusiasts), the opportunities to storm chase, and the chili cook-off!
Random fun fact: I also can't just do one of these. I used to have hair so long that it was down to my waistline. I also drummed in a touring metal band for several years.